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Lao lao refers to Laotian type of whisky made out of rice

Laong paratha refers to a layered paratha made with cloves.
It is also known as lobongo paratha.

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Lap Suong refers to Chinese Sausage or Chinese-style sausage that originates from China. It is the generic name for any style or variety of sausage from China and known commonly for its Cantonese name "Lap Suong" which is also spelled as Lap Xuong, Lap Cheong or Lap Chong.

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lapis Surabaya refers to the traditional Chinese wedding cake which is described as a massive and is multi-layered. These layers represent a ladder of success for the couple. Traditionally, the bride and groom cut the cake from the bottom up, starting with pieces for each parent and grandparent, who are all fed by the newlyweds.

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Lapte de Pasare is a Romanian culinary term whcih literally means "floating island". It refers to a Romanian dessert consisting of stiff egg whites which are floating in vanilla sauce. Similar to a French dessert

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Deutsch: Zackenbarsch / Español: Mero / Português: Garoupa / Français: Mérou / Italiano: Cernia

Lapu-lapu in the food context refers to a species of fish known scientifically as Epinephelus spp., commonly referred to as grouper in English. This fish is highly prized in culinary circles for its firm, white flesh that is both mild in flavor and very versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of dishes. Lapu-lapu is particularly celebrated in Filipino cuisine, where it is often used in grilled, fried, and stewed dishes, showcasing the fish's ability to absorb and enhance the flavors with which it is cooked.

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Larang is a Filipino dish, particularly from Cebu. Larang is a Bisayan dialect which means "stew with coconut milk and spices". Fish Larang is different than fish Tinola which means "fish stew" but they are prepared in the same way. Fish Larang or Linarang can be cooked of any kind of fish, but most people or cookes in Cebu who sell Larang preferred fishes, like sting ray, blue marlin, Indung, Bakasi and Barracuda Cebu is a famous city in the South or the Visayas Region of the Philippines. Cebu is a famous city in the South of the Philippines.

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Lardons refers to julienne of bacon; strips of salt pork used for larding.

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has gained popularity worldwide. This hearty and comforting meal is typically made using layers of flat, wide pasta sheets, alternating with a rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel sauce, and grated cheese. The entire dish is then baked until it forms a golden-brown crust on top. Lasagna is known for its delicious, layered flavors and is a staple in Italian cuisine.

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Lasan is a Hindi term for garlic